Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab - Greater Charlotte Float - PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant responsible for patient care under the supervision of physical therapists across several facilities. Candidates should possess an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, be licensed in North Carolina, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role involves direct patient interaction, documentation of education, and maintaining a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in NC required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to lift and assist patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
• Collaborates on treatment modifications based on patient status.
• Documents patient and family education regarding progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

This position will support four Atrium Health Inpatient facilities and three Acute Care facilities:

• Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte
• Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly
• Carolinas Rehabilitation Northeast
• Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital
• Atrium Health Pineville
• Atrium Health Mercy
• Atrium Health University

Job Summary

Assists in performing patient care responsibilities under the plan and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Essential Functions

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan in accordance to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
• Collaborates with the physical therapist in modifying treatment as the patient’s status changes.
• Applies modalities under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals and therapeutic techniques
• Shares in responsibility for maintenance of a clean and orderly department.
• May be required to provide coverage as needed throughout Atrium Health facilities in accordance with clinical competencies.

Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required. NC license for Physical Therapy Assistant required.BLS required per policy guidelines.